Chapter 217: Suspicious enemies gather together

Chapter 217: Suspicious enemies gather together

Chapter 217 Suspicious enemies gather together

 “What happened after that? What happened after that?”

Liuli held her breath and looked at Qu Chongyu with wide eyes.

Qu Chongyu wanted to cover his forehead and sigh, but also wanted to rub his eyes to make sure he had seen correctly. The eyes in front of him were clearly full of curiosity and excitement, but there was no proper worry or fear. What is going on in this woman's mind?

He paused and then said as concisely as possible, "The Turks thought they were ambushed, so they rebelled first and were defeated. General Su led us to pursue them for twenty miles and won a complete victory." He glanced at Liuli and said, He added lightly, "Fifteen hundred levels of beheading, corpses littering the fields, the severed heads piled up into hills, and the smell of blood can be smelled from miles away."

The woman in front of him seemed to be oblivious. She just took a long sip, looked down at the envelope in her hand in a daze, and muttered a few words in a low voice, which seemed to be, "I see, that's how it is..."

Qu Chongyu finally couldn't help but stretched out his hand and rubbed the center of his brow. Because of Pei Shouyue's solemn entrustment, he prepared all kinds of words to comfort the woman before visiting her, but he never expected that she would not hear anything about Pei Shouyue. When he was asked to stay in the military warehouse to help with arrangements, he was slightly surprised for a moment. On other matters, his reaction was unbelievably weird: Hearing that Su Dingfang had achieved military exploits, he did not ask if his adoptive father and husband had ever met each other. Whether he was in danger or received some kind of reward, he was interested in asking about all the details of preparing for war! What does "after" mean? Does she think she is a monk who performs sermons in the temple? What does "it turns out to be" mean? It seems that she has heard other words before! Really, unreasonable!

Liuli was filled with wonder at this time. Five hundred cavalry defeated the Turks. It turned out that they were luring the enemy deep, setting up suspicious formations, and attacking overnight. No wonder a few hundred men and horses could chase down 20,000 Turkic cavalry for twenty miles. , as expected, it is better to believe in all the books than to have no books... It took her a while to suddenly come back to her senses, and when she looked up and saw Qu Chongyu's confused eyes, she was startled and said hurriedly, "I wonder if my adoptive father and Shou Yue are still okay now? Where is the military camp?" Is everything OK?"

Qu Chongyu couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, nodded and said, "Everything is fine with General Su and Pei Changshi. Now that the general manager has given orders, the three Tang armies have gathered at one place and formed formations on all sides. They are marching slowly. It should be very safe." Pei Changshi also said, Madam, please don't worry. Not only are all the baggage and equipment in the military formation, but the military warehouses are also heavily guarded. He is only assisting with some dispatching matters. There is no danger, and the Turks have retreated westward after a series of defeats. Even if we travel hundreds of miles, Xizhou will not be affected by the war.”

 Having formed an army on all sides, is this a stupid method really used? Liuli couldn't help but shook her head and sighed deeply.

Qu Chongyu frowned and glanced at her. He didn't know why she suddenly became depressed again. Could it be that he could tell from his few words that the situation was not good now? He endured it again and again, but still couldn't help but said, "Why do you sigh, madam? Could it be that you feel something is wrong?"

Liuli glanced at him in surprise. How could he not see such a simple thing? The Tang army came to counter the rebellion, not to inspect the border. By forming such a square and square mobile bunker, of course they would not suffer any casualties, but was Ashina Helu stupid? The Turks don't need to defend the city and occupy the land, so they will stay there and wait for you to attack? The Tang army moved like this for two months without fighting at all. They could just run out of food and go back to Chang'an! There was a hint of sarcasm in her tone, "Your Majesty, if you wait for the rabbit, can you hunt the wolf?"

Qu Chongyu felt his chest suffocate. This metaphor is really...appropriate! But what does this have to do with him? After a moment of silence, he lowered his head and took a sip of water, then changed his subject and said, "Mrs. Kudi, Chongyu came to visit today to ask for something else. Before leaving, Pei Changshi said that from next year, the taxes paid by the people of Xizhou can be paid with white folded cloth. Instead of silk. In the next few days, the Duhufu will issue a government order. Now hundreds of sets of rolling carts and slingshots have been produced in the workshop. I will send officers and soldiers to distribute these items to all townships in Xizhou in accordance with the government order. If the wife of the Cunzheng family has time, Chongyu boldly invites her to go to several villages to teach the ladies. "

Liuli looked at him in confusion, which song was she singing? Simple things like rolling a cart or using a slingshot also require her to preach and answer questions?

Qu Chongyu felt a little uncomfortable when she looked at him. He lowered his eyes and looked at the silver cup in front of him, and said calmly, "Although there have been white folding cloths in Xizhou for a long time, over the past hundred years, most of them were made by officials and ordinary people only occasionally made them. Now, Replacing silk with white cloth in taxation is a matter of livelihood for farmers in Xizhou. Pei Changshi has always been hesitant. If his wife comes forward to demonstrate personally, most people in Xizhou will be able to give up. Doubts. Chang Shi is now worried that Xizhou may have to pay more rent next year.”

 In other words, she wants to play the role of an official wife who is close to the people and encourage everyone to accept new things? Next year...if this war drags on, I vaguely remember Pei Xingjian saying that the Xizhou Protectorate's wealth has been almost completely wiped out this time, and next year's taxes will most likely have to be increased! Liuli nodded, "Your Majesty, just make arrangements."

This answer was beyond Qu Chongyu's expectation. He couldn't help but glance at Liuli suspiciously, and then he felt relieved when he saw her calm face. For a moment, I felt that this Kudi's style was so erratic that he was really like an antelope hanging its horns, with no trace to be found. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but glance at the weird sheep-headed copper lamp on the wall, the real-life pictures of ladies on the screen, and the dead branches inexplicably inserted into the vase. Not wanting to stay any longer, he stood up and bowed slightly, "Thank you, Madam, for your understanding. When Chongyu makes arrangements, I will send someone to pick up Madam."

Liuli secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It was rare that Crown Prince Qu had a gentle attitude from the beginning to the end. Although his eyes were suspicious from time to time, he was not sarcastic at all. She stood up with a smile and bowed in return, "I should thank the prince more. I will pack up the luggage tonight as promised and deliver it to the Protector's Mansion tomorrow morning. I will also trouble the prince to send someone to see him off."

The two of them exchanged a few polite words, and Liuli sent him to the door of the hall. Seeing that Qu Chongyu had walked into the courtyard, she clenched the letter in her hand and was about to turn around to go back, but she saw people walking outside the courtyard door, talking and laughing. When the two of them entered, one of them looked up and saw Liuli. He shouted "Sister" with a smile on his face, and then his eyes turned around Qu Chongyu's body several times.

Liuli was startled for a moment and had to take a few steps forward. She smiled at Liu Ruyue who took a step back with lowered eyes, "I have troubled Madam Liu again today." She turned to Qu Chongyu and said, "Your Majesty, this is my third sister. Mother." Then she said to Yun Yi, whose eyes were rolling, "Sanniang, this is the crown prince of Quduhu of Xizhou."

Ashina Yunyi smiled and saluted, "I have met the Crown Prince." His movements were quite satisfactory, but his tone was obviously too brisk. Liu Ruyue had already secretly complained in her heart. She followed Yun Yi and bowed, then took a step back silently.

Qu Chongyu had already seen Yun Yi's appearance clearly. Hearing what Liuli said, he didn't take it seriously. He just nodded slightly and was about to take steps. Yun Yi asked Liuli with a smile, "Sister, the prince is here. We are a guest at home, don’t we need to invite him to eat?” Liuli was startled, and after thinking about it, she could only explain, “The prince brought his brother-in-law’s home letter and message from the military camp. When the brother-in-law returns home, we will invite the prince to come. It’s not too late to eat.”

Yun Yi's eyes suddenly lit up and she looked up at Qu Chongyu eagerly, "Have you just come back from the military camp? What's the situation at the military camp? Did the Tang army kill the traitor He Lu?"

How come this is someone who cares more about the outcome of the war than the safety of his family? Qu Chongyu was stunned for a moment and then said, "The battle ahead is generally going smoothly, but if we want to capture the leader of the thief in one fell swoop, we probably have to wait for the opportunity."

Um? When he said this, did he mean to win or lose? Yunyi blinked in confusion and was about to speak when Liuli stepped forward and held her hand, "The Crown Prince has just returned from the military camp and is tired from the journey. We shouldn't bother you any more. I'll look for someone to ask for more details later." It’s so good.”

Yun Yi's face suddenly showed a look of disappointment, and she nodded dully.

Qu Chongyu's eyes turned around her, then looked at Liuli, and the suspicion in his heart couldn't help but become more suspicious. Although this woman's appearance was slightly similar to Liuli's, her manners and manners were completely different from those of the Chang'an woman. Even an ordinary family in Xizhou would not raise a daughter who is so outspoken. However, judging from her magnanimity, she is not like Xiaojiabiyu, and I don’t know where she came from!

His eyes paused on Liu Ruyue again, and he snorted coldly in his heart, but he didn't bother to care about it. He just bowed to Liuli and said, "Chongyu will leave now. If Madam has anything to say, please send someone to the Duhu Mansion or the humble residence." Just let me know." After saying that, he turned around and walked out.

Yunyi glanced back at him, and before he walked out of the door, she couldn't help but complained to Liuli in a low voice, "This man is not handsome, but he talks like the aunt who sells silk and satin across the street. , I haven’t said anything pleasant for a long time, what on earth did he mean?”

Her voice was not loud, but Qu Chongyu's ears and eyes were very sensitive. He almost tripped on the door with his right foot as he was stepping out of the threshold. He straightened his back quickly and stepped out as if nothing had happened. He suddenly became aware of the identity of this third lady. There is no doubt anymore: they are indeed from the Cudi family, most likely direct sisters!

Liuli hurriedly pulled Yunyi through the door. When the curtain fell, she couldn't help laughing. Yunyi asked curiously, "Sister, why are you laughing? Did I say the wrong thing again?"

Liu Ruyue followed and walked in, covering her mouth and smiling, "Of course Yun Yi didn't say anything wrong? What you said today couldn't be more correct!"

Yun Yi suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, patted his chest and laughed.

Liu Li was holding Pei Xingjian's letter in her hand, feeling somewhat uneasy. Liu Ruyue turned her eyes to her hand and smiled at Yun Yi, "Didn't you draw plum blossoms yesterday? Can you take me to take a look?"

Yun Yi nodded hurriedly, "Follow me!" She pulled Liu Ruyue and walked towards her small courtyard.

Liuli then sat down, opened the envelope, and read it at a glance. Pei Xingjian's letter was not long. He simply mentioned that Su Dingfang had made military exploits, but now that the three armies were in formation, they could not defeat the enemy and obtain food. As the weather turns colder, it will become increasingly difficult to replenish fodder for the horses. There cannot be any problems with the supply of fodder. He will stay and assist Su Dingfang. He is expected to return to Xizhou before December. If he encounters any trouble, he can contact Qu The prince helps. I mentioned something at the end of the letter, it is already late autumn, please take care.

Thinking that there were still three months until the end of November, Liuli sat there, feeling lost. When he read it carefully again, he was a little confused. He actually asked himself to ask Qu Chongyu for help when he had something to do, but he didn't mention a word about Bai Die... This Two men, what kind of medicine is buried in the gourd?

There seems to be no nonsense to talk about today, uh, the weather is quite cold hahaha... p.s. Thank you Heidou for watching the bugs, the antelope hangs its horns, and there is no trace. It was the first allusion from the Song Dynasty, and was later quoted in "Canglang Poetry Talk" It became a famous sentence because it didn't appear in the dialogue, so I was too lazy to change it, hahaha.

　　

　　

 (End of this chapter)